decry dih-KRAHY verb WS #12

to publicly denounce or condemn; to express strong disapproval of something

1. Parents decry the violence in modern video games.
2. The editorial decried the corruption scandal as a betrayal of public trust.
3. Environmental activists decry the government's lack of action on climate change.
4. The senator took to the floor to decry the proposed budget cuts.
5. Civil rights leaders decry the discriminatory policies.